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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,258.79, 46,989.80 and 25,086.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,258.79, 46,989.80 and 25,086.44 is: 37,711.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,258.79 : 46,989.80 = 25,086.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,258.79/46,989.80 = 25,086.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,258.79x = 46,989.80 × 25,086.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,258.79x = 1,178,806,813.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,806,813.87/31,258.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,711.21

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